Stanley Zamor

Stanley Zamor

Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil, Family & County Mediator | Qualified Arbitrator

Fort Lauderdale, Florida | Serving Broward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach & Statewide Florida

Professional Overview

Stanley Zamor is a Fort Lauderdale-based mediator, qualified arbitrator, and Florida Supreme Court Approved Primary Circuit Civil Mediator Trainer with more than 25 years of experience in alternative dispute resolution. Certified by the Florida Supreme Court since 2000 in Circuit Civil, Family, and County Mediation, he has reportedly conducted more than 2,000 mediations and arbitrations involving individuals, families, businesses, financial institutions, insurers, and other organizations.

His mediation practice encompasses family and divorce disputes, business and commercial litigation, construction conflicts, insurance claims, securities and financial matters, probate disagreements, employment disputes, and real estate and community association conflicts.

Mr. Zamor serves attorneys and parties throughout Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach Counties, with virtual mediation available statewide.

Beyond his mediation and arbitration practice, Mr. Zamor has held significant leadership positions within Florida's alternative dispute resolution community, including four terms as President of the Florida Academy of Professional Mediators (FAPM). His experience also includes service on the Florida Supreme Court Mediation Ethics Advisory Committee, professional mediator training, university instruction, and participation on established arbitration and mediation panels.

He brings a facilitative, impartial approach to dispute resolution, emphasizing preparation, effective communication, realistic assessment of disputed issues, and practical settlement opportunities.

Family & Divorce Mediation

As a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator, Mr. Zamor assists individuals, families, and attorneys with divorce and domestic relations disputes involving parenting responsibilities, financial obligations, and continuing family relationships.

His family mediation practice includes:

• Divorce and marital dissolution
• Child custody and parenting plans
• Time-sharing and visitation arrangements
• Child support and alimony disagreements
• Marital property and financial division
• Post-judgment disputes and modifications
• High-conflict family disagreements

His approach emphasizes balanced participation, constructive communication, and informed decision-making, particularly when parents must maintain an ongoing relationship after separation or divorce.

Business, Commercial & Financial Mediation

Mr. Zamor mediates disputes involving businesses, commercial relationships, contractual obligations, and financial interests.

His stated areas of practice include:

• Business and commercial litigation
• Contract and partnership disputes
• Corporate governance and ownership disagreements
• Commercial collections and financial disputes
• Securities and investment-related conflicts
• Financial services disagreements

His background includes experience supporting complex litigation involving commercial and securities matters, appellate proceedings, forensic document analysis, electronic discovery, and large-scale case management.

He has also served on the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) arbitration panel, bringing additional familiarity with financial and securities-related dispute resolution.

Insurance, Construction & Civil Mediation

As a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil and County Mediator, Mr. Zamor handles a range of civil disputes involving individuals, businesses, insurers, property owners, and other parties.

His practice areas include:

Insurance and Liability

• First-party property insurance claims
• Insurance coverage disagreements
• Personal injury and wrongful death
• Medical malpractice and professional liability
• Workers' compensation-related disputes

Construction and Property

• Construction defects and contract disagreements
• Contractor and subcontractor disputes
• Construction payment and delay claims
• Real estate and property-related conflicts

Mr. Zamor works with parties and counsel to identify disputed issues, evaluate settlement considerations, and explore resolutions that account for legal, financial, and practical concerns.

Additional Mediation Practice Areas

Mr. Zamor's broader dispute resolution practice also encompasses:

• Probate, estate, and trust disagreements
• Family inheritance conflicts
• Homeowners association and condominium disputes
• Employment and workplace conflicts
• Labor and organizational disagreements

These matters may involve continuing personal, professional, or financial relationships, making effective communication and carefully structured agreements important components of the mediation process.

Mediation & Arbitration Approach

Mr. Zamor emphasizes impartial facilitation, preparation, respectful communication, and practical problem-solving.

His mediation approach encourages parties to evaluate their legal positions, financial exposure, and potential outcomes while retaining control over settlement decisions.

He also serves as a qualified arbitrator, bringing experience in structured dispute resolution proceedings where the neutral may be called upon to evaluate evidence and render decisions within the scope of the arbitration agreement or applicable rules.

His work as a mediator trainer and educator informs his approach to managing difficult negotiations, high-conflict personalities, and complex disputes involving multiple interests.

ADR Leadership, Training & Professional Service

Mr. Zamor has been actively involved in the development, education, and professional standards of Florida's mediation community.

His professional leadership and service include:

• Four-term President, Florida Academy of Professional Mediators (FAPM)
• Member, Florida Supreme Court Mediation Ethics Advisory Committee
• Florida Supreme Court Approved Primary Circuit Civil Mediator Trainer
• Assistant Trainer, Family and County Mediation Certification Programs
• Member, National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals
• Appointed Member, The Florida Bar Grievance Committee

He has also served as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Miami and presented educational programs for attorneys, mediators, universities, governmental agencies, and professional organizations.

His teaching and presentations have addressed mediation, arbitration, negotiation, mediation ethics, workplace conflict, labor relations, domestic violence awareness, diversity and inclusion, and other dispute resolution subjects.

Mr. Zamor has also authored professional material addressing mediation ethics, negotiation, litigation management, conflict resolution, and alternative dispute resolution.

His community involvement has included service with the Anti-Defamation League, United States Department of Justice programs, Miami-Dade County Foster Care Review Board, and Salvation Army Miami-Dade Advisory Board.

Certifications & Professional Panels

Florida Supreme Court Certifications

• Certified Circuit Civil Mediator
• Certified Family Mediator
• Certified County Mediator

Additional Qualifications

• Qualified Arbitrator
• Florida Supreme Court Approved Primary Circuit Civil Mediator Trainer

Professional Panel Experience

• American Arbitration Association (AAA)
• Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
• Florida Circuit Court Mediation Programs

Education

Nova Southeastern University

• Postgraduate Studies, Conflict Analysis and Resolution — ABD, 2004
• Master of Science, Conflict Analysis and Resolution — 2001
• Bachelor of Science, Legal Studies/Paralegal — 1997

Geographic Service Areas

Based in Fort Lauderdale, Mr. Zamor provides mediation and arbitration services throughout South Florida, including:

• Broward County
• Miami-Dade County
• Palm Beach County
• Statewide Florida via secure video mediation

He also offers secure virtual mediation services to attorneys and parties throughout Florida.